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Very Impressive Sound Bar

HTXT1 13/08/2014 by MikeK (USA)

We thought the sound bar would be decent, but we have been amazed by how good it is, particularly when watching movies. While not quite the same as our full home theater setup, this sound bar is solid, beautiful, and brings near home theater quality to the new Sony TV in our den. We couldn't be more pleased with it.

sound problems when streaming from Amazon or Netfl

HTXT1 23/05/2015 by gehurley (USA)

Great sound when watching normal TV or movies from a Bluray player. When streaming shows from Amazon or Netflix sound cuts in and out, stuttering,etc. Streaming same shows via Blu Ray player has no sound problem. Have not been able to solve the problem. Any help would be appreciated.

276 Customer Reviews

Great solution if you've short on space

The system is a great solution if you have a thin flat screen tv, but are short on space, so don't want extra speakers or a sound bar and separate sub-woofer. The unit looks really good, with a sleek look and a stylish glass top, with touch-sensitive buttons. I have a a Sony TV and setting this up was really simple, just plug in and play via HDMI. There are 3 HDMI inputs, so it is top rate for connectivity The TV or Sky remote can control the volume, so once you have your main sound preferences sorted, you don't have to have yet another remote, providing your HDMI supports ARC, which most new(ish) sets do, mine is 3 years old. If you do want to make amendments to the settings after your initial setup, you can use your phone as a remote too, this makes the process easier, as you don't have to scroll through menus. The sound is good, and it really adds some depth to your sound, but it adds the most when you turn the volume up! The screen also helps you see the volume etc., a lot of other sound bars don't seem to offer this. Really pleased with this.

What a bit of kit this is!

Bought it for myself for Xmas after reading a lot of reviews. I could not be more pleased with it, a great sound which you cam tune to your liking for all viewing, sports, movies, music ect. All our friends are impressed as is the wife! Makes watching the tv a pleasure.

Love it except!!!

HT-XT1 26/11/2017 by Shair (USA)

It needs to be set on HDMI1 to work with my TV. After it's been on for a couple of minutes it reverts to TV mode and I lose the sound and I have to reset it. How can I keep it on HDMI1 mode? Very frustrating to have to keep changing it back to HDMI1. This keeps it from being a 5 star rating.

Hi RayRayFL,We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I'll pass what you've said into the proper department. Thank you for choosing Sony. >Joffrey

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OK sound for the cost

HTXT1 25/08/2017 by jhnj (USA)Verified Purchaser Verified

I bought this to add some better sound quality to my second TV. Unfortunately this TV is relatively older than the HDMI ARC technology so I needed an Optical cable to connect the TV with the soundbar. I think this cable should be included with the equipment. It also requires an HDMI cable but if my TV supported ARC via HDMI, then I would not need any other cables. Has settings for the type of video being played, e.g. Movie, Sports, etc. Enhanced sound quality is fair.

Hi jhnj,We always appreciate customers who take the time to give us their feedback. I'll pass what you've said into the proper department. Thank you for choosing Sony.

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Great sound, remote, app integration

HT-XT1 08/07/2017 by Abnj (USA)

Have had this for several years. Love it. Actually use it more for music than TV. Form factor was primary motivation to purchase. Integration with Sony music app is good. Remote control is very handy (love the design). For another room, wondering whether I can add wireless speakers and but a second, but I suspect that requires the xt2 + the speakers.
Overall best Sony product I've purchased (although NW Walkman is a close second). Restored confidence in company.

great looks great sound.

HT-XT1 04/07/2017 (USA)

I bought it because the sound on my television has decided to retire and I figured it was cheaper than buying a new one. It has great sound and I love playing with the different settings.That was probably why the remote deserted.Fine machine.

Sony HT-CT390 or SA-

HTXT1 27/12/2016 by kraske (USA)Verified Purchaser Verified

Sound bar works fine but the Sony Registration process is a waste of time. The site would not allow me to put in my model number. Kicked it out each time so I just entered another sound bar model number to get past.

Great Device

Had this Sony Soundbase for about a month now.bought it after trying sounbars from differnt manufacturers & being very disapointed .so i really couldnt be more pleased with my purchase ,It gives wonderful clarity & body to the sound .cannot recommed it highly enough

Disappointing

This is not Sony's most expensive base speaker or sound bar, nor is it the entry level model. I also took advantage of a very good deal on the recommended price. The sales person at the Sony Centre was vey helpful and knowledgeable and while showing the more expensive models made no pushy effort to steer me in their direction. Th item was not in stock so had to be ordered but was delivered within two days.
I wanted a speaker of particular dimensions so that it fit on a specific shelf, was easy to connect, turned on and off using the TV remote and had good sound. All were met except the latter. Even with the good price deal, I did not think the improvement over the TV's inbuilt speaker warranted the expense of the base speaker. Connection was easy, one high speed HDMI cable which connects to the TV's HDMI ARC port. Using the TV's remote to turn the base speaker on and off worked intermittently.
A really annoying "feature" was that the volume level was displayed on the bas speaker, but continued to be on the TV as well. The TV volume was 10 units difference to the base speaker. The volume setting needed to be much higher to achieve the same volume level sans base speaker.
Return was quibble free s this was the first time I have not been happy with a Sony product or needed to return.

Great looks

I bought this together with a Sony TV but my reservation is that the base booms because the whofers are only 2 inches away from whatever it is standing on. Even all the adjustments on the remote do not cure this problem, in my opinion a design fault

Older model 2014

I bought this to replace a Sony Home Cinema system mainly because of the wife not liking the rear speakers. The ht-x1 is decent but not a patch on a 5:1 surround system but definitely a step up from basic TV sound.

Improves sound quality if not volume

I bought the sound bar to try to improve the volume of my Sony TV speakers which on occasions is very low. The sound bar does make the sound "richer" and with the various different "voices" it does enhance the viewing experience, but it doesn't really seem to make it louder which was my main objective. On the plus side the design including the inbuilt sub-woofer makes it really tidy and it sits very comfortably under the TV. The fact that the sound bar goes into standby mode with the TV is also very convenient.

Stylish compact Sony Sound Base

The Sony Sound base is compact and in my opinion a stylish solution to improving the generally poor sound quality of todays flat screen TV's. I had a sound bar and subwoofer before which gave a good level of performance but I was unhappy with the level of clutter. This sound base looks good and the sound is detailed with a good lervel of base. I would say that the sound is good for the units size and performs well for watching movies etc. Sound quality could probably be matched or bettered by seperate sub woofer units with satalite speakers but if you want a no clutter solution with a good level of sound quality and features this is a good option to consider. I would score build quality 10 out of 10, sound 8, features 8 connectivity 10.

Takes some getting to know!

I think I have finally sorted out this sound bar, which improves the TV sound system. Sadly I had to Google instructions which were on You Tube which explained how TV settings also needed to be changed, which was not obvious from the booklet instructions. I find the remote too simplified and not easy to understand.

Good sound easy to use

Bought this to go with my Sony tv. Very easy to set up with optical cable only being needed.just plug HDMI leads from DVD etc . The sound from this device is of a very good quality,the unit looks good under the tv. Overall very happy with this product.

Hmmm could do better

Very stylish and a good looking product.
Easily set up and the quality and feel of the unit is the usual high end we have come to expect from Sony.
The sound experience is excellent and certainly enhances to a level I was hoping for. The only problem I have found is that it doesn't sound as good at lower volume levels and therefore maybe not suitable for smaller rooms or where noise levels would annoy neighbours etc.
Several other reviews have complained about the remote but I found no problem and the fact that it is a totally original design makes it easily recognisable from all the other remotes you may own

Good Quality Sound Base with lots of control.

I am very satisfied with this HT-XT1 Sound base after overcoming two issues; excessive Subwoofer output and the Sony Bravia Sync / Arc not functioning.
Issue 1: The Sound base is positioned on a glass shelf just below the TV in the corner of the room. This position amplifiers the base output significantly and distorts the sound. The HT-XT1 allowed me to reduce the subwoofer output to eliminate this effect.
Issue 2: I have connected the Sound base via HDMI ARC to my Sony TV (KDL-40W705C) but my HUMAX Digital Recorder that was connected via HDMI to the TV stopped the Sony Bravia Sync / ARC from working. This was solved by buying an HDMI adapter that isolated the specific HDMI control signal (Pin 13) from the HUMAX box. Now the Sony Bravia Sync / ARC functionality works brilliantly. I need to thank the Sony Community Chat Forum for helping me find the solution.
In normal TV mode the Sony HT-XT1 output is not much different from the TV audio but when it comes to music or films it produces a better depth of sound. Overall build quality is first class. I think it is worth getting.

Don't bother buying this

I am a loyal Sony customer. I would not have thought of buying any other brand. I bought a new Sony TV. The Picture was superb. The audio was dreadful, "tinny" sounding and painful to listen to.
Reluctantly I bought this Base Speaker to improve the audio, which it does. However the audio is out of sync with the picture. There is a sync feature but it does not make any difference. The instructions are woeful and give no guidance as to a fix. I find it better to endure the poor sound from the television and leave the base unit switched off rather than try to endure the out of sync sound.
OK, the unit looks nice but that is it's only redeeming feature.

You can hear it

Purchased with the hard of hearing as priority and it has been better than expected. No more subtitles, which become addictive and take your attention away from what is happening on screen. Worthwhile purchase.

No compromise

I replaced a full surround sound HTSF-1000 with this stand alone unit and I'm pleased to report it's even better. Voices are clear and concise with bass being strong but unobtrusive.
Highly recommended.

Beautiful Sound

HT-XT1 23/01/2016 by Rev1 (United Kingdom)Verified Purchaser Verified

I have problems hearing high frequencies (particularly speech sibilants) so it is important that any audio equipment I have can compensate.
The HT-XT1 does this beautifully as well as looking very good.
There is plenty of base for the boom boom fans too.
Excellent all round clarity.

Great sound

Was recommended this by the sales man as we had no idea which make or model to go for. We are very please with it and would recommend to anyone. The sound quality is great and it is very easy to set up and use.

good value sound bar

Bought this before Christmas so that we could enjoy a better quality sound for the holiday movies. It ticked that box very well. An added bonus is the feature to enhance voice quality. No more asking "what did he say??". The built in sub-woofer obviously does not give the depth of sound that a separate one achieves. However, this is more than compensated for by the fact that the TV sits on top of the sound bar thus saving space and enhancing the sound direction/stereo effect.

Sony TV Sound base ht-xt1

HT-XT1 23/12/2015 (United Kingdom)Verified Purchaser Verified

I have had the Sony TV sound base for a few weeks now and am vey impressed. I got it to replace a surround sound system and am very pleased with it, no speaker cables or setting up required most is pre-set.. The reason I didn't give it 5* was the remote although useable it could have been designed a bit more solid. That said it was a good buy and I would recommend it.

All the sound I need.

This replaced my HT-CT80 80W Soundbar with Subwoofer. No more struggling to reach above the soundbar to get the remote to work and tripping over the woofer. The soundbase sits nicely under the TV. Great features such as Sound Field. HDMI Arc input ensures compatibility with my Sony TV and BluRay player. All in all a great product and not overly expensive. Oh and the remote is pretty good too.

Superb piece of equipment.

I bought this product recently to replace a home cinema system.This product sits on the bottom of my TV stand.It looks stylish and the sound from it is great,really rich.
I am glad to be free of the old system and all its small speakers and wires.
This new unit is really easy to install and operate.I am enjoying the sound quality when watching TV and Blurays.I am also using it to stream music via the Bluetooth facility which is really easy to setup and use.
The only slight negative is that I find the remote control,while aesthetically pleasing,is small and I am worried it might get misplaced.
All in all I am delighted with this product and would highly recommend it.

Unbelievable sound quality

The only reason why I can't give a 5 star rating is due to the fact that the base was diagnosed as faulty and unable to receive remote signals. The only alternative now remains is to use it's Bluetooth based app which I forgot to mention is another great feature.
Just wish there were volume buttons on the base as well

Great Sound Base

We have had this audio system for a couple of weeks now and are very pleased with it.
Originally we had a surround system with speakers all round the room. Lots of untidy cables too. It was a mess!
But with the Sony Sound Base we have everything in one tidy cabinet. Just one little cable between the unit and the tv keeps everything neat.
The best thing though is the sound. It's terrific. It's great for music and films. The subwoofers particularly really come into their own during films. The bass frequencies really add to the action of an exciting film.
Lastly the tv (which is also a Sony) sits neatly on top of the Sound Base. They compliment each other too.

GREAT SOUND

BOUGHT LESS THAN AMONTH AGO AND ITS GREAT TO USE IN FILMS. FILLS ROOM WITH SOUND, EASY TO SETUO AND USE, LIKE HOW IT SWITCHES ON WITH TV AND REMBERS SOUND VOLUME. NO PROBLEMS WITH BLUE TOOTH CONNECTIONS. I HAVE A 7.1 AMP, BUT IS TO MUCH FOR THE WIFE TO OPERATE SO GOT THIS SONY , WIFE LOVES IT

Disappointing

I bought this about a month ago and was disappointed from the start. The intervening days have done nothing to change my views.
I thought Sony were mean to not include an HDMI cable and yet they did include an optical cable. But there seems no way to specify spdif as an input so it has to be used with an HDMI cable but that's not how I want to use it. Also the sound levels seem to vary too much between inputs.
The unit takes too long to power on and select inputs. My Sony tv doesn't take that long to work out which input is being used to why should this thing?